Renthead Mommy Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I know there is some sort of historical village, maybe revolutionary, maybe colonial, maybe something else in the NE part of NJ. I was there in 1983. I drove past a sign on our way home from Niagra Falls that I think was this village. Of course 6 months later I can't find the note anywhere! Anyone have any clue what this place is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joaly Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Are you referring to Morristown? Washington had the army set up camp there during the Revolutionary War. We happened to be there for a week on business and enjoyed visiting several historic sites, including historic Speedwell, "birthplace of the telegraph". Edited March 28, 2010 by Joaly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I can see how you might see signs for Old Sturbridge Village, MA on the way back from Niagara. It's only about two hours from Albany. They do homeschool days, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Waterloo Village? That may be NW NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 There is Monroe Vollage , In Monroe,NY which is pretty close to NJ off the NYS Thruway. It is great! Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 It depends on how you were coming home. There are a lot of historical places in NJ. Morristown has Jockey Hollow and Washington's Headquarters plus Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. This is pretty much the dead center of the upper half of New Jersey. In the Northwest, in Stanhope is Waterloo Village - this is a very nice historical village. They also do concerts and special events (Native American Days, Irish Days, etc.) Double Trouble Village is at Island Beach State Park so is along the coast. Batsto Village is in South Jersey, just off the Parkway. Morris County is the middle of Northern New Jersey and has a lot of historical areas (this is where Morristown is). Here's a link that has most of them. http://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/ffmain.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Waterloo Village? That may be NW NJ. That must be it. It was definately in NJ, since I went to school in NJ and it's located close enough to my town that it would have been a resonable distance for a school trip. Thanks! Plus now that I'm thinking about it, I remember singing ABBA with my friends on the bus! LOL! "Waterloo - couldn't escape if I wanted to!" Edited March 28, 2010 by Renthead Mommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 bummer! It looks like it's closed. They are taking school groups from April -June but you need a minimum of 15 people. Too far for a group from here probably. (I'd stay in Jersey so it's not an issue for us.) Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 How about Allaire Historic Village, in Allaire State Park? It has costumed guides, demonstrations of early trades (blacksmithing, carpentry, tin smithing) and crafts (candle-making, quilting, soap-making, butter-churning), re-enactments, a General Store, etc. The time period is early 1800s. It's near Farmingdale, in the eastern/central part of NJ. http://www.allairevillage.org/VillageLife/VillageLife.htm Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 bummer! It looks like it's closed. They are taking school groups from April -June but you need a minimum of 15 people. Too far for a group from here probably. (I'd stay in Jersey so it's not an issue for us.) Bummer. Well, I have four kids plus myself. If you're really interested, I bet I can dig up a few more peeps! Waterloo is just a little over an hour from me, and we're in the area all the time. <----- Grew up "down the road", too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Well, I have four kids plus myself. If you're really interested, I bet I can dig up a few more peeps!Waterloo is just a little over an hour from me, and we're in the area all the time. <----- Grew up "down the road", too. I have 2 kids that would love to go and it is only about 30 miles from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Waterloo has had some big money problems and was recently taken over by the NJ Dept of Environmental protection. The Lenape Village (part of Waterloo) recently reopened -- I think there was a problem with some of the village being on the site of old burial grounds. Who knows when Waterloo will reopen -- NJ is broke. There is Cooper Mill in Chester, the Red Mill in Clinton (with a teeny hamlet). My personal favorite (in northern NJ) is Millbrook Village (near Blairstown) -- best seen on the first weekend in October, when there are hundreds of volunteers in period costume making candles, smoking meat, cooking apple butter, coopering, tinsmithing, etc. Oh, and that event is free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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